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Sung
Sung intimates
how, though there is sincerity in one's contention, he will yet meet
with opposition and obstruction; but if he cherish an apprehensive caution,
there will be good fortune, while, if he must prosecute the contention
to the (bitter) end, there will be evil. It will be advantageous to
see the great man; it will not be advantageous to cross the great stream.
1. The
first six, divided, shows its subject not perpetuating the matter about
which (the contention is). He will suffer the small (injury) of being
spoken against, but the end will be fortunate.
2. The
second NINE, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the contention.
If he retire and keep concealed (where) the inhabitants of his city
are (only) three hundred families, he will fall into no mistake.
3. The
third six, divided, shows its subject keeping in the old place assigned
for his support, and firmly correct. Perilous as the position is, there
will be good fortune in the end. Should he perchance engage in the king's
business, he will not (claim the merit of) achievement.
4. The
fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the contention.
He returns to (the study of Heaven's) ordinances, changes (his wish
to contend), and rests in being firm and correct. There will be good
fortune.
5. The
fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject contending;-and with great
good fortune.
6. The
topmost NINE, undivided, shows how its subject may have the leathern
belt conferred on him (by the sovereign), and thrice it shall be taken
from him in a morning.
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